Central BanksMedium•24 September 2026•
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Banxico Holds Interest Rates at 6.50% to Combat Record Inflation
Key Facts
1The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.50%.
2The decision to hold rates comes amid persistent inflationary pressures reaching record levels.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.50%. Investing.com reported that the decision to hold rates follows persistent inflationary pressures that have reached record levels, requiring a cautious approach from monetary authorities.
The central bank opted for the hold to balance the requirement for economic stability against the country's record-high inflation rates.